Celebrity
I think Ive earned my place to be able to do that.
Once Ive had that, Ill be sorted!
Were here, primarily, to chat aboutWares new albumThat!
Feels Good!, her fifth to date and definitely her most joyous so far.
I wanted to make a dance record that felt celebratory and triumphant and more colourful than Ive done before.
I think Ive earned my place to be able to do that.
I didnt feel like I necessarily deserved the acclaim or the adoration at the time.
What would she say to that girl now?
Theyve driven me to push myself more creatively.
Shes clear that its not all high glamour, though.
If Im not performing or going to a red carpet, Im not making a huge effort at home.
Theres nothing better than putting on a pair of tracksuit bottoms.
So, I decided to do it; I decided to connect.
It felt really powerful and beautiful and special.
The thing that drives me mad is the need to be everything at the same time.
I sound so old, but I find social media slightly relentless.
Sometimes, I just think, Is the album not enough?
But I dont think it is for any artist now.
Sheiscoming around to the idea though.
I now realise it is a fascinating platform that is driven by peoples creativity.
Where does she find time for all the different hats?
It makes me feel more balanced.
I must get better at putting my phone away when Im in the house and being more present.
But I think its made me a better performer, a better artist… Im appreciative of it.
Unsurprisingly, given the theme ofTable Manners, its food that helps her to switch off.
Cooking is my favourite thing to do, she says.
Mexico City [in 2022] was one of the most memorable shows Ive ever done.
We sold it out so quickly, in like 10 minutes, even though wed never been before.
And the food there wassogood.
The A-list name drops are testament to Wares own star status, despite her disarming warmth.
So, after touring with the aforementioned Harry Styles, will we be getting him onTable Mannersany time soon?
Everyone wants Harry Styles.
We do too, that will happen Im sure, she promises.
Lennie, however, is asking for fewer musicians.
Mum really wantsMarcus Rashford, she just loves him.
Wed like to open up to more sportspeople, but its hard because theyre under such strict schedules.
Mum also wants more politicians shes really political.
She loves debate, she thrives on it and shes incredibly well-informed.
Is It Normal?is something Im so proud of.
Its become a real word of mouth thing, and thats the biggest compliment.
But, as she takes another deep breath of her steam inhaler, its time to rest that voice.
What else can you expect from Ware this year?
A tour, yes.
A big band album?
I think my manager would say wait, but Im raring to go.
I just hope people really love this record.
Jessie Wares new single, Begin Again, is out April 14, and her album,That!
Feels Good!, is out via EMI records on April 28.
